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SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
or VALUABLE
Berkeley County Farm.

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Pursuant TO the prov isons of DEGREES of
the Circuit Court OF Berkeley county entered
at the November term 1880, and the Novem-
Der term 1886, in the chancery Cause therein
pending, entitled, Robert Lamon, Admir- &C.
vs. Francis McCuhbin, et al, the undersign-
ed Special Commissioners therein appointed
for the purpose, " i'll sell ct Public Auction,
at the front door of the Courthouse, IN Mar
tinsburg, at l:30 o'clock p. IN, on
SATURDAY. January 22Rd, 1887,
that valuable tract of land containing
286 ACRES AND TWO FOODS,
situate in Gerardstowa District Berkeley
County, w. Va, beinga part of the tract of
land OF which the late Geo. w. McOubbin
died seized, adjoining the lands Of NJ. S.
Grantham, Grantham Stump, Mrs. Francis
McCubb.a, Stanley, Gano and
others. and improved by Two Dwellings and
OutBuildings part of this tract is in
Valuable Timber, part in Bottom Lands, and
second Bottom on Back Creek, making it a
Valuable and Desirable Farm, and specially
adapted to grazing.
A plat of the land will be shown by the
undersigned to any one desiring to see il, and
will be exhibited on day offs sale.
TIE r NJ S .--O1e.third of the purchase
money in cash, and the balance IN two equal
payments, at one and two years, deferred
payment TO bear interest from day of sale,
and title retained until land is paid for.
BLACKBURN HUGHES,
ROBERT LAM0N, rs
Special Commissioners.
|, S. II. Martin, Clerk of the Circuit Court
for Berkeley County do hereby certify that
Blackburn Hughes aud Robert Lamon.
Special Commissioners in the above entitled
cause, have executed bond conditioned as
the law directs. ). ID. MARTIN,
Dec. 25 ids. Clerk.
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The brain Of lioness has been
dissected at Berne, and found to be
in many respects intermediate be-
tween the dogs and the cats brain.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF
Traction Engine
Threshing Machine a. Saw Mill

DY virtue of Deed of Trust, executed by
ID John d. Burkhart. Jr., to the under
signed Trustee of Frick & Company, dated
December Bird, 1884, and recorded in the
County Clerks Office of Berkeley County
w. Va, in Deed Book No. 81, pages 354
and 955, and by virtue of an agreement
made and entered into in writing, May 4,
1886, | Will sell at public auction on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 90, 1887,
on the premises occupied by said John D.
Burkhart, Jr., about Al miles from Mar
tinsburg w Va, on the Berkeley al d
Hampshire Grade, at l;39 o'clock p M,
the following personal property, viz One
Traction Engine and all of its connections
one vibrating Threshing Machine, and l
Eclipse Saw Mill. Said sale will be made
to satisfy and pay three promissory notes
amounting to 81, 100, with interest to be
added, payable to Prick Co., and fully
described in said trust deed, and for the
costs of Sale.
TERMS.-One-third cash ON day of sale
and balance in two equal payments at nine
and eighteen months, ard to be secured by
lien on the property and by negotiable
notes with approved security.
J. NELSON WISNER,
is ids Trustee.
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FARM WANTED.

A FARMER with plenty of Stock, consid-
N cradle experience and the best ofrecom-
mendation, desires to rent farm, oflO0 to 800
acres of good, productive land, with comfort
able dwelling house aud convenient barn and
other out buildings. Address or apply to
FARMER,
Independent Office,
81 Mar,insburg, w. Va.
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OF A VERY DESIRABLE RESIDENCE IN
MARTIN SBURG, w. VA.

~ hhA - DDbAh1I ~ n
Pursuant to the provisions of the will Of
the late John VI. Wolf, decd. the unGersign-
ed executor will sell at public auction, at
the front door of the Court II ouse, in Mar.
tinsburg, at 80 clock, p m , on
Tuesday, February 10th, 1857,
That very desirable two story brick dwell
ing on the North side of West King Street,
between North Church and Raleigh Streets,
in Mariinsburg, now in the occupancy of l..
NJ. Hoke, as tenant. This is very desira-
bly, located property and deserves the atten
ton OF all persons seeking home.
TERMS or SALE.-One-h hal ( cash on day
of sale, and the balance Of purchase money
in two equal pay ments at IL and l8 months
with interest from day Of sale, purchaser
giving notes for deferred payments secured
by deed of trust on the property. Posses.
sion given lst. of April.
JAMES NJ. WOLFF, Ex'r,
of John NJ. Wolff, deceased
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The Best.

THE b. 5. :. & :. coarse kip and calf
boots for Farmers mechanics and Rail
Road men, are the BEST goods made in
this country, for the prices. AS proof Of
our sincerity in what We say, we arepled-
ged, to replace, with new pair any we
recommend that are NOT good. -
GETTINGER.& HOKB,
Queen Street.
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/ hereby certify that Blackburn Hughes,
one of the special Commissioners in the
above entitled cause, has executed bond as
required by law. S ii. MARTIN, CPk.
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TIE FAPMER,S PAPER.

Tie Agricultural Department embraces
q N .de range ANA j. conducted in the in
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Saturday, January 10Th, 1886,
1919 ACRES.

The improvements consist of Two-story
Frame Dwelling and Wing, Large Swift
ger Barn, with the usual Outbuildings, all
in good repair, a Valuable Orchard, and
the Farm under Good Fencing. The loca-
ton OF this farm on one Of the finest turn
pixies in the country, within few minutes
drive of Martinsburg, the fertility of the
soil, and the improvements, makes it one
of the most desirable farms in the county
Of Berkeley
This farm will be sold subject to the an
nuai cnargc of $166 sc in favor of Mrs. A.
K. Snodgrass during the term of her natur-
al life, for which purpose so much OF the
purchase money as will he necessary to
produce the sum, Will be left in the hands
of the purchaser as lien on said lands,
during the lie OF Mrs. A. Il. Snodgrass, the
principal OF which, will only be payable
at her death
Also a tract OF ii Acres and Poles living
on the west side OF the turnpike, immedi-
ately North of the home tract, in good con-
dition and well fenced.
TERMS OF SALE .-One-thrd of the pur-
chase money cash on day Of sale, and the
balance in two equal payments at one and
two years, deferred payments to bearinter-
est from day of sale, and title retained UNI
til all of the purchase money is paid. sub
ject to the reservation above mentioned for
the annual charge of $166.66.
BLACKBURN HUGHES,
j. NELSON WISNER,
w. II. IL. FLICK,
Il. BOYD FAULKNER,
Dec % tbs. Special Com'rs.
| hereby certify that Blackburn Hughes,
one of fhp SnnciDl commissioners i'm the
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02
Line Of March.

Capt. Gage authorizes us to say
that the "Fantastics" will form in
line at the Elm Tree west end of
Hunter street, on July 4th at $3.50
p. M. The line of march will be
east down Main street to Orchard
street; thence counter march on
Main to Market; thence on Market
to Second; thence east to Mulberry
thence to the Rink, at which place
they will be addressed by Levi j.
Burgess on Natural History, and
some other things; after which re-
wards of merit will be given as fol-
lows: to the best dressed man,
true copy of the army Record of the
Captain, which every body should
have; to the second best dressed
man, life size crayon photo ofthe
old Engine House in water colors;
to the most graceful rider, vol
ume of proceedings of the Coun-
ciP' for the last four years bound
in calf, marble edges, with append
tx, to be delivered when completed;
to the one riding the finest horse, a
nice live, ~, # Florida alligator in
good condition. After which each
Fantastic, on presentation of 25
cents, will receive a free ticket to
supper at the Rink.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02
Marriage Licenses.

The folio wing are the marriage
licenses granted for the month of
June.
Mr.. Charles Saters and Anna Z.
Scibold, Mr.. Jesse Davis and Miss
Laowa j. Gables, Mr.. Reese Chesh-
er and Miss Anna Alexander, Mr..
Rudolph Brown and Miss Cath
arine Kienle, Perry Parks and
Alice Swackhammer, Ulysses G..
Schwarz and Ada Upton, John H..
KierStein and Minnie Bronze,
Francis M. Walker and Anna NJ.
Gray, Henry Wine and Susan And
erson, Amos Gee and Ella Smart,
Franklin Brewert and Fannie
Ogden, William william and Della
Hedges, Henry Huffner and S,sa
l.. Strait, Amos q. Nutter and
Anna Spencer, Mr.. William Huff
ner and Miss Zelda A. Beery,
William Hoy and Elizabeth She'd
dleworth, Aaron Dechman and
Gertie Brumage, Lewis II. Wolf
and Louisa Dyson.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02
Business Locals.

Fireworks of all kinds at Andy
Hollis.
Natural gas on beer at Geo.
Hartman's.
Nice cool beer always on tap at
William Waner's.
Best supplied saloon in town
at Geo. Hartman's old stand.
Call at Geo. Hartman's for
coolest beer in town.
Go to Geo. Hartman's for all
seasonable summer drinks.
All seasonable drinks of the
finest quality at VIM. Waner's.
When you want a nice buggy
or blackboard, call on David Lewis.
Andy Holl has ON hand the
finest stock Of fireworks ever
brought to the city.
Pure cider vinegar at whole
sale or retail at Hartman's, east
end of Main Street.
Vegetables fresh from the gar
den every morning at Andy Hollis
the East End Grocer.
Geo. Hartman keeps q nice
quiet place and invites everybody
to call and sample his goods.
Pure cider vinegar by the barrel
or in small quantities at George
Hartman's east end of Main st.
Don't forget to go to George
Hartman's for cider vinegar; he
guarantees it to be pure and good.
Andy Holl has the finest line
of sugars, teas, coffees, rice and
confectionery in Logan. Call and
see him.
Weary pedestrians will find it
to their advantage to refresh them
selves with some of VIM. Waner's
nice cool beer.
William Waner will supply his
customers with the best drinks the
markets afford. Call and see him
at his sample room.
N-Go to David Lewis, at the East
End, besides being a good black
smith, will furnish you a good
buggy at the lowest rates you ever
heard of.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02

Grafton, w. Va, were united in
marriage on Thursday last by Rev.
j. w. Flanagan.
John j. Shuler, late clerk at
the Rempel House, has secured q
position with the feather renovat-
ers and accompanied them to-.
John was one of the most accom-
odating and gentlemanly clerks
the Rempel House has ever had,
and we are sorry to lose him from
our midst.
Last Monday Judge Acker held
an examining court at the Court
House in the case of the State of
Ohio VS.. Frank Beavers, who was
charged with poisoning cattle in
Perry township last April. Beavers
was recognized to appear before
the next grand jury in the sum of
5000. He gave the required bond
and was discharged from custody.
We are authorized to announce
that the Columbus, Hooking Val
Tey & Toledo Ry., will on and after
May 29th 'S7, sell round trip tickets
on Sundays only, from and to all
stations on the Hooking Valley
Division where trains are scheduled
to stop, at rate of one fare round
trip. Tickets will be good return
ing only on day of sale.
Mr.. d. III. Lappan, of Salt
Creek, our popular candidate for
Clerk of the Court was in town last
Wednesday, and while here made
the DEMOCRAT pleasant visit.
Mr.. Lappan at the late primary re-
ceived 40 votes in his township all
that were cast except 8. 1t is not
necessary for the Republicans to
put up any one against him. His
election is as sure as anything can
be.
We are authorized to an
nounce that on Tuesday, July -,
1887, the G. III. & 7. Ry. will run q
cheap excursion to the Soldiers
Home at Dayton. This is one of
the grandest places in the State for
an excursion, and the very low
rates for this excursion should Sc
cure large crowd. The train will
leave Logan at 7:15 a. m. Rate for
the round trip only $1.75. Tickets
Tgood returning either on same day,
or on regular trains of July 13.
The School Board at meeting
on Monday evening last, reduced
the salary of the Superintendent
and teachers in the following man
ner.
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Advertised Letters.

]. III. White, ]. w. Loman, ID.
Larcomb, II. A. Washburn, Abre-
ham Hickman, s. ID. Sellmount,
w. w. Brown, Frances Woods, Miss
Mamie Price, T.. Pearson, Mrs.
Clara Vanderford, Miss Rosie Hill
lizard, Miss Sallie Mires, A. M. Mil
Ter, Eli Wyer, Morgan Mathest,
John Mccarthy, Il. A. Smith,
Abraham Galloway, Mrs. A. +.
Pifer, G. II. Thornton.
CHAs ROSE, p. M.
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DIR. FRANCE

After years of experience, has discovered the
greatest cure known for weakness In tho back
and limbs involuntary discharges impOtency
general debility, nervousness, lnnguor, con-
fusion of ideas, palpitation of the heart, tim
idity trembling, diInncss of sight or giddiness,
diseases of the head, throat, nose or skin, af-
fcctiOns of the liver, lungs, stomach or bowels
those terrible disorders arising from the sol
itary habits of yOuth-and secret habits blight
Ing their most radiant hopes ornntleipations,
rendering marriage impossible. Take one
candid Thought before 1t Is too late. a week
or month may place your case beyond the
reach of hope. My method of trentInedt will
speedily and permanently cnre the most OBJ
stinate case and absolutely restore perfect
manhood.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02
Fourth of July--Reduced
Rates via Chicago &
Atlantic Ry.

On July 2, 8, and 4, the Chicago
& Atlantic Ry. will sell round trip
excursion tickets between all
stations, at one fare for the round
trip. Tickets good to return July
4th or 5th 1887.
This low rate will be available
to all points on the N. Y. p. & o.
r.. r., including Niagara Falls,
Buffalo and Salamanca.
+. G. Donald,
Gen. Passenger Agent.
F. Broughton,
General Manager.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02

On last Saturday, June 25,
Sheriff Brunner levied upon the
property of the Licking Coal and
Iron Company at this place lin
Guiding Fanny furnace) to satisfy
q claim of about $4,000 in favor of
John G. Hamilton, president Of the
company, and the First National
Bank of Newark.
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Card of Thanks.

Mrs. John Risley and family de-
sire to thank, through your paper,
the friends, ncighbors and the l. o.
o. f. for their kind assistance dur
ing the sickness and death of her
husband. Mrs. JOHN RIsLEY
AND FAMILY.
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NeighbOrhOOd News.
Fairfield County.
Ohio Eagle.

ralrHelu county.
Ohio Eagle.
Hud & Buds saloon was closed by
the Treasurer last week for delin-
quent assessment and taxes.
Tomorrow Mr.. Herman Wilkie-
meyer retires from the manage
ment of the Chestnut Street Opera
House and will devote all his time
in the future to the gas company,
of which he is Secretary and Su-
perintendent.
The dry goods houses of the city
have agreed to close their doors
hereafter at six o'clock p. m., ex-
cept on Saturday evening. The
jewelry stores have also agreed to
close at 8 o'clock p. m., except Sat
urday evening.
Officer DeMude of the Reform
Farm, with a squad of boys while
passing another squad in the har-
vest field, Monday morning was
viciously attacked by twenty
year old boy from Cincinnati with
a cradle, and was cut several times
on the leg in horrible manner.
The Reform Farm Surgeon, DIR.
Goss, dressed his wounds, and pro-
nounced them of q most serious
character.
Athens County
Messenger.
There are now 1O5 Juvenile in
mates in the Athens County Chill
dren's Home and, very remarkably,
not an instance of sickness.
A violent storm Tuesday even
ing of last week wrought important
damage to bridges and culverts at
and around Nelsonville, and many
of the houses in the west end of
town were badly flooded and dam
aged by deposits of mud and slack
coal.
Tuesday evening of last week as
the seven year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Fisher, who live a
mile north of Mineral City, was re-
turning from school she fell from a
log while in the act of crossing
Pine Creek, an ordinarily small
afiiuent of RaccoOn creek, but
which was at the time much swol-
len from recent heavy rains
Though the accident was observed
by several of the child's school
companions, assistance was una
vailable, the body being at once
swept from sight by the raging
waters, and was not found until the
following morning, when it was
discovered about a mile below by
Mrs. Hewitt in the vicinity of her
home near the village of Mineral
Athens Journal.
The following ticket was nomin.
ated by the Democrats of Athens
last Saturday: Representative, Jno
Boden; Probate Judge, John G.
Parker; Prosecuting Attorney, j.
G. Headley; Sheriff, Henry Martin;
Clerk, Jacob Becker; Treasurer
Charles B. Henderson; Commits.
sioner, Frederick Finsterwald; Sur.
veyor, John Ackley, IL Urinary Di.
rector, James Sheridan; Coroner
John M. Maxwell.
| Perry County.
Shawnee Banner.
A car load of Italians came this
morning to go to work on the new
railroad.
The Baptist pastor and his family
were made to rejoice last Friday
night by the brethren dropping In
upon them very unexpectedly, each
depOsiting a token of tn cir good
will in the shape of -four, shoes
sugar, tea, coffee, potatoes, etc,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02
YOUNG MEN.

Who have become victims of solitary vice,
that dreadful and destructive habit, which
annually sweeps to an untimely grave thous-
ands of young men of exalted talent and
brilliant intellect may call with full conf
danpa
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02
PRIVATE DISEASES.

Blood Poison, Xenereal Taint, Gect,, Stric,
Power, Weakness of ScXtual Organs, Want of
desire In Male or Female, whether from i'm
prudent habits OF youth or SEXUAL habits In
the sextnnl functions, speedily and perfectly
cured. Consultation free and strictly conf
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DISEASES OF WOMEN.

We have n special department thoroughly
organized, and devoted exclusively to the
treatment OF the diseases of womens Every
case consulting our specialist, whetlNrby let.
ter or In person. IL given the most careful and
cOusidcrate attention. Important cases lnnd
we get few which have not baffied tho SIX nj
all the home physicians( have the benefit oi
ment Of discusses peculiar to females, our sue
cess Inns been marked, over " of our pm
tients being ladies, old. young, married, single
from objectionable features Of the general
practitioncr, namely, "Locnl Treatment" We
seldom find II necessary. We prepare rcnc-
dies, constitutional and local, Ms the ease de-
mnnds, nnd instruct ladies how to treat tnem-
selves.
EPILEPSY, OR FITS
Positively cured by new and never failing
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02
TO MIDDLE AGED MEN

There are many from the age of thirty to
sixty who are troubled with frequent evncua-
slight smarting or burning sensation, weak
cning the system In n manner the patient can
not account for; on an examination of the
and sometimes smnli particles of aIbumcn
will appear, or the color will he of II thin or
milk ish hue, again changing to u dark or tor
pid nbpcarnnce. There are many men who
die of this difficulty, ignorant of the cause,
which Is second stage of seminal weakness.
We Will guarantee u perfect cure In nll such
cases, and healthy restoration OF tho gcnitO-
urlnnlY ORGANS.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02

Eighteen acres of land within
the corporation limits adjoining
the Gallagher farm on the West
This tract will make Eighty or
Ninety town lots, and is very val
liable land for gardening purposes,
will sell same in one tract or di-
vide if desired. For further in
formation address or call on the
undersigned at Lancaster, or G. w.
Brehm, Logan, O..
G. w. ALFRED.
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Consultation and EXami-
nation Free.
The France Medical
Institute is IncOr-
pOrated Capi-
tai $3OO,OOO

DIR. France, OF New York, the we'll
known and successful special
ist in chronic diseases and diseases Of
Eye and Ear, on account of his large
practice in Ohio has established the
France Medical Institute, where all
forms of Chronic, Nervous and Private
Diseases will be successfully treated on
the most scientific principles. He is
ably assisted by corps of competent
physicians and surgeons.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-07-02
Wheat is about all down.

Wheat is about all down.
Peaches and apples in market.
IL. j. Burgess was in Lancaster
Monday.
Miss Sina Robinson spent Sum
day i'm Nelsonville.
Miss Matte Mumford is visit
ing in Richmond, Ind.
"A new porter has been engaged
at the Rempel House.
The thermometer registered 90
in the shade Thursday.
Miss Emma Denton is in Lam
caster visiting relatives.
Miss Cora Parker visited in
Jacksonville Monday last.
Go to Macarthur July 5th and
witness some good racing.
Judges Friesner and Bradbury
were in Athens last week.
Miss Blanch Ambrose is visit
ing in Lancaster this week.
M. B. Reber, of Charleston, w.
Va, was in Logan Sunday.
Wash Wyman was at Lancas-
ter on Thursday and Friday.
IS. HI. Bright and A. III. Wilson
will crate at Gore the 4th inst.
Tide Houston and Tim Morari-
ty were in Nelsonville. Sunday.
Miss Nan Gallagher is visiting
this week near the Rock House.
The Recorder has one. of the